Healthcare in Towanda, KS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.7%
2.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.3%
1.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.0%
1.9pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
3.6pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
35.8%
Arthritis
26.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.8%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
17.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.3%
Loneliness
31.5%
Lack of Support
19.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.4%
Mobility
12.3%
Cognitive
14.3%
Hearing
7.0%
Vision
3.7%
Self-Care
3.0%
Independent Living
7.1%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
2
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.9 mi
Kansas Medical Center Llc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas Medical Center Llc | 8.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Susan B Allen Memorial Hospital | 12.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Kansas Surgery & Recovery Center | 12.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Kansas Heart Hospital | 12.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | — |
| Kansas Spine & Specialty Hospital, Llc | 12.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
Towanda has an obesity rate of 38.7%, which is 2.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.3%, 1.2pp below the national average. About 7.0% of adults lack health insurance. 76.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.